Metabolic surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr. Ilker Tolga Özgen is a professor of pediatric endocrinology at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He won multiple first prizes for research on Turner syndrome and precocious puberty. Dr. Özgen treats growth retardation, diabetes, and thyroid disorders. He serves patients at a TEMOS-accredited university hospital in a modern campus.

• Specializes in puberty problems and menstrual irregularities in adolescent girls.
• Treats metabolic issues including obesity and adrenal gland disorders.
• Clinical focus includes pituitary disorders and genital abnormalities in boys.
• Member of the Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Association.

Dr. Demet Yetkin is a specialist in endocrinology and metabolic diseases at Liv Hospital Ulus. She has authored 20 international articles and translated five book sections in her field. Her work at the JCI-accredited Liv Hospital ensures high standards of patient safety and precision.

• Treats complex conditions including diabetes, thyroid disorders, and adrenal gland diseases.
• Maintains membership in the European Association for the Study of Diabetes.
• Performs metabolic surgery and complex thyroid diagnostics.
• Member of the Turkish Association of Endocrinology and Metabolism.

Professor Cuneyt Ciftdogan is a general surgery specialist at Can Hospitals with a strong focus on laparoscopic metabolic and obesity procedures.

• Trained at Ege University and Celal Bayar University in Turkey
• Specialises in minimally invasive laparoscopic gallbladder and hernia surgery
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association and the Izmir Medical Chamber
• Performs diagnostic endoscopy and colonoscopy for gastrointestinal health
• Expertise includes intestinal tumour surgery and reflux management

Dr. Ogun Ersen is a skilled Surgical Oncologist. He earned his medical degree from Karadeniz Technical University (2005-2011). He then completed his specialization at Kocatepe University (2013-2018). In 2018, he ranked third in the national minor medical specialization exam and passed the Turkish Surgical Society board.

Dr. Ersen received advanced training in surgical oncology at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine (2018-2021). He earned the title of Surgical Oncologist after this training. His career reflects his strong expertise and commitment to surgical oncology.

Dr M Altan Kaya provides advanced metabolic care at Risus Clinic Istanbul using minimally invasive techniques refined through specialist training in Germany and France.

• Completed the Ethicon Surgical Centre programme for minimally invasive techniques in Hamburg
• Trained in laproscopic surgery at the IRCAD ITES Centre in Strasbourg
• Member of the European Society of Oncological Surgeons
• Graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on keyhole methods to support faster patient recovery and smaller incisions

Dr. Seda Turgut is an endocrinologist at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul. She specializes in pituitary diseases, thyroid disorders, and metabolic bone conditions. Dr. Turgut completed medical observations at the Cleveland Clinic Endocrinology and Metabolism Institute. She also observed clinical practices at the University of Piemonte Orientale in Italy.

• Treats type 2 diabetes using stem cell therapy and metabolic surgery.
• Performs thyroidectomy and radioiodine therapy for goiter and thyroid diseases.
• Provides bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) for reproductive system issues.
• Works at JCI-accredited Liv Hospital Ulus, a center recognized for diagnostic excellence.

Dr. Premkamol Patraithikul is a general surgeon with advanced training in minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Patraithikul earned an M.D. from Khon Kaen University. Dr. Patraithikul completed a residency in general surgery at Thammasat University. Dr. Patraithikul completed a fellowship in laparoscopic surgery at Mahidol University (Siriraj Hospital) in Thailand.

Clinical expertise includes laparoscopic and robotic surgery. Practice also covers general surgery, obesity and weight‑management surgery, and surgery for gastrointestinal conditions.